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Ryan headlines South Texas Winter Baseball Banquet

Ryan headlines South Texas Winter Baseball Banquet

Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan talks to fans on the field before a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, April 19, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

By Brian McTaggart
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MLB.com |

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan will be the headline guest at the South Texas Winter Baseball Banquet and Astros Caravan Luncheon on Jan. 29 at the Solomon P. Ortiz Center in Corpus Christi, Texas -- site of the Astros' Double-A affiliate.

"Getting Nolan here for the 10th banquet was a huge priority for us," said Hooks president Ken Schrom. "We are delighted and excited to have him on the program. I can't think of a better way to herald our celebration of the 10th season of Hooks baseball."

Ryan spent the past six seasons as president and CEO of the Texas Rangers before stepping down on Oct. 31. Nolan's oldest son, Reid, founded the Express (2000) and Hooks (2005) and is now president of business operations for the Astros.

Tickets are on sale at the Whataburger Field box office. To order by phone, call 361-561-HOOK (4665).